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The latest news on William Lai, (also known as Lai Ching-te),Taiwanese politician, former physician and currently the 8th president of the Republic of China, including politics news.
Born
6 Oct 1959
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Politics
Job Title
Leader of Taiwan
last updated:
4 December, 2024
Taiwan’s former leader Ma Ying-jeou waves to the media at Taoyuan International Airport before leading a delegation of Taiwanese students to China, in Taoyuan on December 18. Photo: AFP
Taiwan

Former Taiwan leader emphasises shared roots of island and mainland Chinese

On his fifth student exchange programme, Ma Ying-jeou accuses ruling DPP of being behind unprecedented crisis in culture.

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Taiwan

Taiwan’s William Lai slides in popularity, plagued by political turmoil

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Taiwan

Olympic champions among mainland China students set to visit Taiwan

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People’s Daily accuses Taiwan’s William Lai of pushing independence narrative

Communist Party mouthpiece blasts the island’s leader after he commemorates anniversary of 1949 battle between Kuomintang and PLA.

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Taiwanese leader William Lai Ching-te (centre) attends a ceremony to mark the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Kinmen on the island of Quemoy on Friday. Photo: CNA
Taiwan

Beijing hails cross-strait policies as Taiwanese visitor numbers surge

Some 994,000 travel permits and 3 million Taiwanese visitors so far this year point to cross-strait policy success, observers say.

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Beijing could elaborate law for ‘non-peaceful’ Taiwan reunification

Cautionary remarks by former US envoy, Taipei lawmaker come after PLA unleashes blockade drills over speech by island’s ‘separatist’ leader.

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Taiwan

Taiwan agrees to buy nearly 1,000 US killer drones as PLA stages combat drills

Taipei signs deals with Washington’s de facto embassy to buy loitering munitions as Beijing retaliates over William Lai’s remarks.

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A member of the US Marine Corps launches a Switchblade 300 drone during a drill in California in September 2020. Photo: Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group
Taiwan

PLA wraps up day of joint force blockade drills around Taiwan

Joint Sword-2024B exercise focused on sea-and air-combat readiness patrols, and ability to block key ports.

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Taiwan

US urges restraint from mainland China, Taiwan ahead of island leader’s speech

Concern swirls that William Lai Ching-te’s remarks at annual celebration could prompt Beijing to justify taking cross-strait military action.

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Taiwan

Mainland China accuses Taiwanese leader William Lai of escalating hostility

Beijing hit back at recent comments that the People’s Republic could not be the island’s motherland because the Republic of China is older.

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William Lai Ching-te at an event to mark the founding of the Republic of China. Photo: CNA
Taiwan

Taiwan’s Tsai Ing-wen to visit Europe in first overseas trip since stepping down

Details of 8-day visit kept quiet amid security concerns, reports say.

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Taiwanese leader William Lai Ching-te and former leader Tsai Ing-wen discussed her coming trip at the presidential residence on Sunday. Photo: CNA
Taiwan

Taiwan sets war readiness goals at meeting of new defence resilience committee

Whole-of-Society Defence Resilience Committee aims to mobilise around 400,000 people, security official says.

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China’s Communist Party

Beijing says Anonymous64 hacker group targeting mainland China backed by Taiwan

Taipei information command denies claims as Beijing’s Ministry of State Security vows to ‘resolutely crush all separatist attempts’.

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Taiwan

Taiwan probes fighter jet crash after latest incident involving Mirage planes

Island’s air force launches task force to investigate why warplane lost power while returning to base after routine training mission.

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Taiwan’s Mirage jets have encountered a range of operational issues, such as cockpit fogging and electrical problems. Photo: EPA-EFE
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No 2 Taiwan official visiting US for 2 weeks seeks ‘better understanding’

Speculation about how much Washington trusts island’s new leader looms over tour by Democratic Progressive Party’s secretary general.

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Lin Yu-chang, the No 2 official in Taipei’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party led by William Lai Ching-te, speaks at the Global Taiwan Institute in Washington on Tuesday. Photo: SCMP
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Leading Taiwan opposition politician’s home raided in corruption probe

The leader of the Taiwan People’s Party’s role in approving a shopping mall development while mayor of Taipei is under scrutiny.

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In Taiwan, former Trump rival Nikki Haley urges support for US allies

‘We don’t want to see Communist China win,’ says Donald Trump’s former UN envoy, who later ran against him for Republican presidential nod.

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Taiwan earmarks billions to build 7 more submarines in bid to deter PLA attacks

But analysts have questioned the huge budget allocation given that the prototype submarine is still undergoing testing.

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Taiwan has approved funding for another seven submarines to be based on this prototype, the Hai Kun, which was unveiled in September 2023. Photo: Reuters
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Opinion | Far from an aggressor, China has been remarkably restrained

Despite becoming a US peer competitor, China’s practice of strategic forbearance does not point to aspirations of global hegemony.

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Taiwan hosts international anti-Chinese Communist Party coalition conference

Beijing tried to ‘intimidate and dissuade’ some of the 48 Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China lawmakers from attending, IPAC says.

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William Lai pushes Taiwan identity to counter Beijing. But how far will he go?

Island’s leader wants to rename local dialect and boost cultural pride, but analysts say he is unlikely to officially declare independence.

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Taiwanese leader William Lai Ching-te stands in front of a portrait of Sun Yat-sen, founding father of the Republic of China, during a graduation ceremony of military academies in Taipei on Saturday. Photo: Reuters
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Ex-Taiwanese vice-premier turned senior official steps down amid bribery probe

Cheng Wen-tsan resigned from Straits Exchange Foundation, a post he had for just a month, over allegations from his tenure as Taoyuan mayor.

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Cheng Wen-tsan, who has been charged with corruption, leaves court in Taipei on July 6. On Monday, Taiwan’s High Court overruled a bail decision and asked for a review of the detention case. Photo: CNA
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Taiwanese military bid to store ammo on temple grounds in wartime sparks outcry

Residents, devotees and a military observer argue against proposal after three temples in western county report receiving agreement.

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Taiwan’s ‘carrier killer’ ships prepare to boost island’s asymmetric war plan

Tuo Jiang-class corvettes, with stealth technology and anti-ship and anti-aircraft missiles, to be commissioned amid rise in PLA threats.

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US-China relations

US must avoid ‘devastating’ budget cuts to vie with China in Indo-Pacific: envoy

But Republican lawmakers question whether funds are being spent effectively to counter Beijing’s ‘malign influence’.

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Daniel Kritenbrink has served as US assistant secretary of state for East Asia and Pacific affairs since 2021. Photo: AP
China’s military

Rare sighting of mainland Chinese helicopter points to test of Taiwan defences

Helicopter drill may be part of anti-sub exercise as 23 PLA aircraft and seven vessels detected near strait in 24 hours from Sunday morning.

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A photo from December shows a PLA helicopter during a maritime training exercise. Taiwan reports helicopters among PLA aircraft flying near the island this week. Photo: PLA
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Taiwan leader accused of lying in row over oversight law

Opposition politician Ko Wen-je says Lai had promised to answer questions from lawmakers and asks ‘do pre-election promises not count’?

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Beijing targets ‘die-hard Taiwan separatists’ in guideline for secession cases

Mainland authorities say the death penalty could apply to convictions in extreme instances.

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